KiteGlobeCloughey
Cloughey is a kiteboarding spot near Belfast in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Belfast |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 54.4366, -5.4687 |
About Cloughey
Reef hazard at mid tide. Lots of seaweed at low tide. Flat area at N end in a NE at high tide. Occasional waves North of spit at high tide - from a strong N wind.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cloughey?
The best time to kite Cloughey is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cloughey offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cloughey?
Long car park grass pumping area.
Hazards at Cloughey
Swimmers, Buoys, Reefs, Rocks, Stones, Shells.
View Cloughey on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Cloughey?
6 kite schools operate in Ireland. See kite schools in Ireland →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.